- Eat at least 1 - 2 eggs a day, plus bananas, avocado and asparagus. These are good for potassium. (Good foods to eat anytime. While potassium does not prevent infection, it does promote recovery.)
Do not drink anything cold - have it at room temperature or warm it up.(There is a notion that cold water may cause lungs to become scarred. There is no evidence to support this claim.)- Do drink lots of fluids. Water with lemon, and little honey, peppermint tea, apple cider are good suggestions for getting in fluids. (Staying hydrated is important for maintaining good health and for supporting your immune system.)
No milk products.(Milk products are good sources of nutrition. Although once thought to create more phlegm in the lungs, they do not. They do make existing phlegm thicker and more irritating, in which case they are best avoided just until the phlegm goes away.)- Drink a smoothie of blueberries, strawberries, bananas, honey, tea and a spoon or two of peanut butter. (Antioxidants, a natural sweet and a little protein--all healthy foods that will help to boost immunity. Use green tea for an even greater immune boost.)
- Sports drinks with electrolytes (Pedialyte, Gatorade Zero, Powerade Zero) to prevent you from becoming dehydrated. (Electrolytes help your immune system recover from Covid but drinking them will not prevent it.)
- Vitamin’s D3, C, B, Zinc, Probiotic One-Day are good ideas. (As above, these all support your immune system as you recover from Covid but they will not prevent it.)
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever. (An old favorite and fairly safe, used sparingly.)
- Guaifenesin (Mucinex) for drainage, plus helps the cough. (Avoid giving your loved one those with additional ingredients such as Mucinex DM. They can cause problems with LBD.)
Famotidine (Pepcid) helps for cramps in your legs.(This is an antiacid used to treat heartburn and is unsupported by research for use with leg cramps. Try drinking more water!)- One baby aspirin everyday can help prevent getting a blood clot, which can occur from low activity. (While there is evidence that Covid patients clot more easily, evidence for use in milder cases is lacking. Ask your doctor if you need this.)
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Helen and James Whitworth are not doctors, lawyers or social workers. As informed caregivers, they share the information here for educational purposes only. It should never be used instead of a professional's advice.